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Hi,
I am looking for a part time cashier job to supplement my social security. I am finding it difficult because most places want young people to work for them but older people tend to be more reliable and a lot friendlier than some of the younger people I have seen working with the public. I have worker 45 years serving the public and love people and just want to work with them again. Please give me a chance.
Are there any stores like Walmart, Costco, etc. in your area? They usually are good and appreciate persons in our age group.
Hi Ms. Janice, I understand, what places are you interested in working? I have contacts that may be able to point you in the right direction.
Hi Ms. Janice, I understand, what places are you interested in working? I have contacts that may be able to point you in the right direction.
Good Day Janice,
Right. We got youngsters running the show, they seem to go after the skirts, not the experience and knowledge, yet we cover for the youngsters, our bad?!?!?!
That is very true Janice it seems like companies just don't want to pay older people what they are worth, so they hire younger people. Just keep your head up & stay positive you'll find one. Good Luck :)
Places like Goodwill, Salvation Army, Hallmark Cards & Gifts or small Printing shops, Mom & Pop type shops. Best Wishes!!
Well I can tell you in my neighborhood a lot of seniors are renting out one or two of their bedrooms in their owned homes if that may help, but of course you loose your privacy. But it's an idea if you own a home and still can't find a part time job. Maybe another senior would want to share?
Hi Janice, Check with your state employment agency for a list of companies who are known as Senior friendly employment recruiters. I also agree freelancing as a job trainer might be very helpful to use your skills, be productive and rebuild social connections for you. For the companies the benefits are they only have to work you and pay you when you are needed to train someone which saves them money and you will be responsible for your own scheduling and filing of taxes. DARS may be able to assist you too. I know they have job coached and trainers who go to the jobs to assist disabled employees to learn their new environment and role one on one in a more hands on way than most employers can normally provide. This assistance in my case was to get me into better work positions (awareness I am slumping, awareness I am frowning, awareness I was tensing,) also aid in developing better work habits ( empty bladder at set intervals -keeping bladder empty, staying calm during mishaps, taking frequent breaks to move around , advocating for a quieter work space, better headset,) let me know I am taking too long, sounding too monotone or impatient it rude on the phone). There are so many jobs that are Senior friendly but cashiering is one that seems less senior friendly. Good luck
I'm a cashier at a 24/7 mini Mart in New Britain (had to Knock-out/KO/ambulance pick up one time one customer. His bad completely & utterly) We are not hiring; it's very closed in opperation. I've been there five years. You should put a cover-letter together and a brief one page resume and be friendly and start visiting places. And, be on look out for "Help wanted" signs. McDonald's on Waterbury/Meriden TNPK. Southington is hiring cashiers last I seen. Good luck!
Yes this is a problem with people of our age group. Stores like Walmart, Costco, etc., seems to appreciate people with good work ethics and experience.